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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break

Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break

Emma Marotz • December 9, 2024
Dylan Kuehl hit 1000 career points over the weekend, helping the Wildcats to victory.
Men's Basketball Team fights hard during Superior Dome Showdown

Men’s Basketball Team fights hard during Superior Dome Showdown

Emma Marotz • October 17, 2024

Over 11,000 people packed the Superior Dome for the Superior Dome Showdown basketball game on Sunday, Oct. 13. The NMU men’s basketball team hosted Michigan State University (MSU) in what is considered...

With the students not being allowed traditional discounts, the doors are closed to some. The game at the Superior Dome could set a bad precedent for future sports games.

Opinion — The Superior Showdown: is it prioritizing students?

Antonio Anderson • October 17, 2024

The Michigan State Spartans faced off against the Wildcats in a Men’s Basketball game on Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Superior Dome. It was a great sports spectacle having one of the Big10 teams face our university,...

ROAD TRIP — The men's basketball team lost to Michigan Tech over the weekend and will soon leave for their final road trip of the season before GLIAC play.

Men’s basketball falls to Huskies before last road trip of regular season

Chloe Everson • February 22, 2024

This past weekend, the Northern Michigan men’s basketball team traveled to Houghton to face off against the Michigan Tech Huskies on Saturday, Feb. 17. The ‘Cats fell short to the Huskies in an 80-69...

HITTING THREES — The Wildcats hit 19 three pointers to sweep the weekend against GLIAC opponents Parkside and Purdue Northwest.

Men’s Basketball ranks No. 1 in Midwest after weekend sweep

Chloe Everson • February 15, 2024

The Northern Michigan men’s basketball team hosted GLIAC opponent, the Parkside Rangers on Thursday, Feb. 8 and the Purdue Northwest Pride on Saturday, Feb. 10. Both games ended in Wildcat success with...

Najashi Tolefree celebrates with Max Weisbrod.

Men’s Basketball heats up on winning streak heading into away series

Lily Gouin • January 19, 2024

NMU men's basketball is on a winning streak as they head to Purdue Northwest and Parkside this weekend. NMU, Purdue Northwest and Parkside are all unranked heading into the weekend. The Wildcats are coming...

AND ONE - Freshman Dylan Kuehl hits a free-throw after a tough foul. NMU heads home after this weekend for a four-game stand in the Berry.

Men’s Basketball: NMU wins 2 in a row after tough loss

Chris Anderson • December 6, 2022

After back-to-back losses, the men's basketball team bounced back with two dominating wins over quality opponents. One of the losses came against the St. Cloud State team that was undermatched with NMU...

HEADING INTO GLIAC PLAY—NMU men's forward John Kerr hammers down a dunk during the Wildcats' exhibition win over Bay College on Oct. 28, 2021.

Max Bjorklund picked preseason GLIAC Player of the Year as 2022-23 season kicks off

Chris Anderson • November 14, 2022

Last season was a great one for men's basketball as they ended the season on a 9-game win streak that took them all the way to the GLIAC championship game against Davenport University. Unfortunately, they...

FRESH SEASONS MEETS FRESH HIRES—After beginning his coaching tenure at NMU a year ago, Head Coach Matt Majkrzak is trying to get the Wildcats over the hump in the GLIAC with the two Assistant Coach additions of Kyle Sorenson and Charlie Wallrapp. Photo courtesy of NMU Men's Basketball.

NMU Men’s Basketball adds two to coaching staff in attempt to make GLIAC push

Travis Nelson • October 13, 2020

After starting behind the eight-ball a year ago by taking the NMU Men’s Basketball coaching job in June, Head Coach Matt Majkrzak is ahead of the game this time around with the hirings of Assistant...

Sophomore guard Sam Taylor sets up a play from a previous home game at the Berry Events Center. Taylor is one of the players that coach Sall will rely on next year to carry the ’Cats back to the GLIAC tournament and beyond. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Men’s basketball looks ahead to next season

Nate Bellville • March 15, 2018

While students were out on spring break, the first winning season, and most successful in 10 years for the Northern Michigan Men’s Basketball team, came to a close in the GLIAC Tournament as they lost...

Sophomore center Myles Howard rises for a rebound against Ferris State as junior guard Isaiah Johnson looks on in a previous game at the Berry Events Center. NMU wrapped up their regular season with a 15-13 record. Photo by: Emma Case

Wildcat basketball wraps up regular season

Nate Bellville • March 1, 2018

The Northern Michigan Men’s Basketball team saw their chance of hosting a potential playoff game in the GLIAC tournament slip away going into their last homestand of the season. NMU finished the regular...

Junior guard/forward Isaiah Johnson dribbles around a trio of GVSU defenders Saturday at the Berry Events Center. Photo by Emma Case

Wildcats finally return home

Nate Bellville • February 8, 2018

The Northern Michigan Men’s Basketball team returned home with a statement-making sweep as they defeated the Purdue Northwest University Pride 90- 74 and the Grand Valley State University Lakers 85-75...

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